Covid-19 Awareness

As we all are aware about the covid-19 pandemic it is very important to know why we need the vaccination. According to the scientists and health experts it is the most important way of eliminating the virus so far. It strengthens up the human immunity system to fight against Covid-19. The vaccine gives our immune system a warning and strength of defeating the virus, so it knows when the virus is trying to attack our body it will fight back but with an advantage of knowing that it has faced this situation before.

Vaccination in Umoona Clinic

It was a successful vaccination program we got in our clinic for aboriginal community and also Umoona clinic opens vaccination for all Coober Pedy community. 100% of staff members had their vaccination and they really appreciated our commitment towards vaccination. During the vaccination, clinical staff explained and educated the clients regarding side effects and benefits of having the vaccines help to prevent Covid-19 symptoms and protect from severe disease conditions secondary to Covid-19 virus such as Pneumonia. Some of them questioned about any issues related to pregnancy after getting the vaccination. We clearly educated them and showed the relevant information. Our staff wears covid-19 vaccine team T shirts to promote the vaccine in the community. Also, we have made some posters to educate and promote the vaccines and display at pharmacy, IGA and handed over to the clients. Everyone was very positive on what we were doing and they are looking forward to have their vaccines done. Currently, as per the directions of SA Health/Federal Government. Clients without vaccination are not allowed to enter Umoona premises. We are trying to make sure all of our regular clients are fully vaccinated.

Instructions:

If you feel any of these symptoms. Please stay at home and isolate. Please give us a call on 08 8672 5255 and our staff will visit you.

Due to Covid-19 & SA border opening to other states, program is currently stopped.

Umoona Tjutagku Health Service Aboriginal Corporation (UTHSAC) will strive to:

Inform, educate, perform, model and lead to ensure diversity is reflected throughout UTHSAC. Create & sustain an environment that actively embraces diversity and inclusion by recognising value in the uniqueness of all individuals

Hold all people associated to UTHSAC accountable for their actions and decisions impacting the achievements of UTHSAC Diversity mission statement.

Utilise the success in diversity to assist UTHSAC becoming a provider and the employer of choice as we lead our community to improve health

We respect all our Community and all who walk through our doors and expect the same in return from Community Members and Clients

VISION STATEMENT

Innovative, responsive and culturally appropriate health services are accessible to Aboriginal people living in the Coober Pedy and surrounding region.

MISSION STATEMENT

To provide a holistic health care service that achieves positive health outcomes through primary health care intervention as well as safer communities through prevention and education.

Hey All On behalf of Umoona Tjutagku CEO, staff and Board we would like to wish you all a very merry Christmas and a happy new year.

During this time if you have cold like symptoms please call the main office and let the health worker know of your symptoms and concerns. Please stay home and isolate until nurse and health worker visit you to do a COVID test. If you require anything else from the clinic please call the clinic first.

Please stay safe during the Christmas Break see you all next year.